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Juniper Networks Rule

Network Element or Node is a device the software manages

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Definition
Statement
JPLA 2024 Glossary: a License Metric restricts use of software or a cloud service, for example Network Element or Node; a Node is a physical or virtual device the software recognizes as unique and may administer, monitor, manage, provision or configure. Virtual devices therefore count as nodes. (vendor page undated; as published on 2026-09-30)
Applies when
Counting managed devices for management or automation software.
Applies to
Juniper software sold per node.
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